PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s status was in doubt before the Philadelphia 76ers’ season ended with a 144-114 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 4 of their second-round series. That has been the case since he missed the start of the franchise’s first-round series with an appendectomy and sat out Game 2 against the Knicks with hip and ankle injuries.

The game looks different right now, and players falling to the floor on light contact is a major reason why. Speaking on his show, Gil’s Arena, in early May 2026, he commented on the ongoing playoff officiating debate.

Skip Bayless made a lot of noise for his comments regarding the Philadelphia 76ers center, Joel Embiid, ahead of the team’s Play-In game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. According to Bayless, Embiid could’ve played in Wednesday’s game ...

Joel Embiid is still recovering from an appendectomy procedure, yet this loudmouth simply cannot get enough with his fresh fake news.

How 76ers center Joel Embiid downplayed Knicks fans' overwhelming presence at Xfinity Mobile Arena for Game 3.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is questionable for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Joel Embiid said the free-throw disparity favored New York after Knicks fans invaded Philadelphia and the team took a commanding 3-0 series lead.